An English county has been named as one of the best places to visit in the world in 2026 by the New York Times. Every year, the publication lists extraordinary destinations across the globe for travellers to add to their bucket lists. 2025 saw the feature of British counties – Wiltshire, Somerset and Surrey – but for those making notes for 2026, one particular area in the UK took the shine.
East Sussex, otherwise sometimes known as Winnie-the-Pooh’s England, was placed 22nd out of a list of 52 places across the world.
This year, since the tales of the beloved bear and his friends were brought to life. AA Milne published the stories of The Hundred Acre Wood, which is set in East Sussex, in 1926.
And to mark the anniversary, celebrations will be taking place across the country, but if there’s one place you really want to be to enjoy the festivities, it is East Sussex, according to the New York Times.
The 16th-century farmhouse that Milne lived in with his wife and son, Christopher Robin, is now the Cotchford Farm Inn, where guests can explore the residence that started it all.
Visitors can explore the likes of Christopher Robin’s bedroom, Milne’s personal writing room, and the imaginative gardens, which also feature a statue of Christopher Robin and a sundial carved with Milne’s iconic woodland characters.
The New York Times also notes the nearby Ashdown Forest, the landscape that inspired Hundred Acre Wood. New heathland walks will be introduced this summer, where a mythical creature will be spotted around the forest feeding on bracken.
There will also be a picnic with workshops, storytelling and performances inspired by Christopher Robin and his famous friends to celebrate Pooh’s birthday.
If that’s not enough, well, fans and families can embark on a Pooh Trek day trip to East Sussex or join Ace Cultural Tours’ five-day anniversary trip, which visits Ashdown Forest and finishes in Cambridge with a look at Milne’s original manuscripts.
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
